The residential property lawyers in the firm will expertly guide you through the conveyancing process and aim to keep you informed of the progress of your transaction until its conclusion.
If you are looking to obtain an estimate from us in relation to a standard residential property transaction, then the quickest way to do this is by clicking here, and answering a few questions. An estimate will then be automatically generated for your review.
However, if your property matter is complex, or you would just prefer to speak with us in person, then a member of our property team at either our New Mills or Marple office would be happy to speak with you directly and provide a full quotation before any work is carried out in relation to your sale and purchase. We will discuss your particular requirements in detail, and provide an accurate and comprehensive estimate based on your individual needs.
If you do not wish to obtain an estimate at the current time, and are just looking for a general guide of conveyancing costs, we have detailed these below:
| Property Value | Legal Fees for Sale (Plus VAT at current rate) | Legal Fees for Purchase (Plus VAT at current rate) |
| £0 – £100,000 | From £795.00 | From £895.00 |
| £100,001 – £200,000 | From £895.00 | From £995.00 |
| £200,001 – £300,000 | From £995.00 | From £1,095.00 |
| £300,001 – £400,000 | From £1,095.00 | From £1,295.00 |
| £400,001 – £500,000 | From £1,295.00 | From £1,550.00 |
In addition, although we endeavour to keep additional conveyancing costs to a minimum, there will be additional costs to cover the following:
Re: Sale
| Leasehold Transaction Fee | £200.00 plus VAT |
| Shared Ownership Fee | £200.00 plus VAT |
| Bank Transfer Fee (per Telegraphic Transfer/CHAPS) | £35.00 plus VAT |
Re: Purchase
| Leasehold Transaction Fee | £200.00 plus VAT |
| Shared Ownership Fee | £200.00 plus VAT |
| Bank Transfer Fee (per Telegraphic Transfer/CHAPS) | £35.00 plus VAT |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax Return Completion Fee | £95.00 plus VAT |
| Help to Buy ISA Fee (per ISA) | £50.00 plus VAT |
| New Build Property Fee | £600.00 plus VAT |
Disbursements
There are also costs payable to third parties in addition to our fees. The list below is not exhaustive, and we will endeavour to give you as much information as possible about likely disbursements relevant to your matter. Typical disbursements (inclusive of VAT where applicable) are as follows:
Re: Sale
| Digital Onboarding Workspace (eCOS) – Verification of ID with AML & Electronic Forms (per person) | £16.80 |
| Land Registry Office Copies and Filed Plan (estimated) | £20.40 – £61.20 |
With regard to the sale of flats there are fees normally in relation to the obtaining of a Management Pack from the Management Company and a Freehold Pack from the Freeholder.
There may also be disbursements in respect of the obtaining of, i.e. copy Planning Permissions or Building Regulation Completion Certificates from the Local Authority.
Re: Purchase
| Digital Onboarding Workspace (eCOS) – Verification of ID with AML, Electronic Forms & Verification of Funds (per person) | £16.80 |
| Search Pack – Local, Coal Mining, Environmental, Drainage and Chancel Searches (although other searches are possible) (estimated) | £350.00 |
| Bankruptcy Search (if obtaining a mortgage – per person) | £7.80 |
| Land Registry Search (per Title) | £8.80 |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax Return Submission | £6.00 |
| Land Registry Application Submission | £6.00 |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax You may wish to use the online HMRC SDLT Calculator available at | To be confirmed on the purchase price and following completion of a Stamp Duty Land Tax Questionnaire |
| Land Registry Fee | Dependent on purchase price |
| Notice Fees (payable to Chief Rent Owner or Freeholder) | To be confirmed on each individual matter |
With new build properties, the builders frequently charge a drafting fee for legal documents.
As stated above, please click here, or contact us for a more precise quote depending upon your specific transaction.
